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A La Carte (February 13)

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Grace and peace to you today.

Theres’s a good number of Kindle deals today.

(Yesterday on the blog: Hoping For Heaven or Wallowing in This World)

On twirling spears

What is spear twirling? “You know how it is: that argument you have as you look in the mirror brushing your teeth, or shaving… the argument where you are rehearsing just what you would like to say to that person at work, or at church, or in the next room!… the argument you always win, but actually will never say.”

Just Listen

“After a few years of reaching out to these younger women, it finally dawned on me that they weren’t interested in my wisdom or advice. They weren’t even all that interested in getting to know me. What they wanted instead was just someone to listen to them.” And that can be its own gift.

The Gray Havens – “Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery” (Official Audio)

This is a lovely rendition of “Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery” by The Gray Havens. They are about to begin a new tour. If you plan to go, use coupon code Challies5 to save $5 per ticket.

Some Thoughts on the Asbury Revival

“Perhaps you have heard or read by now reports about a revival taking place on the campus of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. A campus chapel service on Wednesday did not end at its appointed time but rather carried on for days on end. Students lingered and prayed and repented and worshipped.” Denny Burk offers some thoughts on it.

And a Soft Tongue Will Break a Bone

Here is a good example of a time when a soft tongue made all the difference.

Sinners or Saints — How Should We Speak of Christians?

“I was recently challenged about my use of the word sinner to collectively speak of God’s people. Can we who are saved by grace through faith still be called sinners, or is it more biblical to use the word saint?” John Piper answers the question.

Flashback: Biographies for People Who Have Never Read a Biography

Today I want to offer just a few suggestions and recommendations for people who are approaching biography for the first time, or for the first time in a long while.

We must have cast our sins on Him before we can cast our cares. We must be at peace with God through the work of our Saviour before we can have the peace of God through faith in His gracious interposition on our behalf.

—F.B. Meyer

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    Is It Fair of God?

    It’s a question every Christian is asked to consider at one time or another: Is God fair to punish those who have never heard of Jesus Christ? There are many ways to consider the issue and many ways to answer.

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    Satan Can Stage a Quiet Revival Too

    We are hearing encouraging reports of a kind of quiet revival that is spreading throughout the West. There appears to be a small but noticeable interest in the Christian faith by groups that, until recently, had eschewed it

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